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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.84, 1,350.39 and 585.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.84, 1,350.39 and 585.87 is: 808.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.84 : 1,350.39 = 585.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.84/1,350.39 = 585.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.84x = 1,350.39 × 585.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.84x = 791,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,152.99/978.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.26

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